PICU Nursing Practice & Quality Advisor

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford seeks a Quality and Practice Advisor (QPA), a Registered Nurse who leads evidence-based improvements in patient care and nursing practice. The QPA collaborates with inter-professional teams to implement standards, assesses outcomes, and supports professional development.

The role emphasizes nursing leadership within a subspecialty practice area, education of staff, and adherence to quality and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Proof of enrollment in an accredited CNS program (preferred).
• Three years of progressively responsible and directly related nursing experience.
• CA RN license; BLS for healthcare providers; advanced life support for specialty area (NRP/PALS/ACLS) and specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate improvements in patient care using evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to implement practice changes and monitor outcomes.
• Educate staff and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission requirements and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication

Research

Patient assessment

Education programs for staff

Triage

Consultation

English proficiency

Clinical practice education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

CNS program enrollment (preferred)

Job description

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford seeks a Quality and Practice Advisor (QPA), a Registered Nurse who leads evidence-based improvements in patient care and nursing practice. The QPA collaborates with inter-professional teams to implement standards, assesses outcomes, and supports professional development.

The role emphasizes nursing leadership within a subspecialty practice area, education of staff, and adherence to quality and safety programs.